Tag: Nature
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The Debate Over Sugar Gliders and Swift Parrots
For more than a decade, introduced sugar gliders have been considered a major threat to Tasmania’s critically endangered swift parrot. New field research is now adding another layer to the story. We look back at how the evidence developed and explore what the latest findings could mean for the conservation of both species.
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Is It Okay to Feed Wild Animals?
Most people who feed wildlife do so because they care. But could that act of kindness do more harm than good? Discover why wildlife experts discourage feeding wild animals and learn safer, more effective ways to help Australia’s native wildlife.
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H5N1 Bird Flu Australia Timeline
Follow Australia’s H5N1 bird flu outbreak through a detailed, continually updated timeline documenting confirmed detections, surveillance efforts and major developments. From the first suspected mainland case to the spread across multiple states, this chronology provides a clear historical record of Australia’s response to highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1).
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The Greatest Journey on Earth
Every year, Bar-tailed Godwits undertake one of the world’s greatest migrations, flying from Alaska to Tasmania across the Pacific Ocean. Discover the science behind their incredible journey, the East Asian Australasian Flyway, and why protecting Australia’s coastal wetlands matters for millions of migratory shorebirds.
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A Practical Guide to Possum Nest Boxes
A practical guide to possum nest boxes, including nest box design, installation advice, maintenance tips and build plans suitable for brushtail and ringtail possums.
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The Fragility of Owls
A reflection on Owls of the Eastern Ice and what rare owls like the Tasmanian Masked Owl reveal about habitat loss, conservation, and fragile survival on narrow margins.
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The Killing of K’gari’s Dingoes
A reflection on the killing of K’gari’s dingoes and the broader questions it raises about wildlife management and coexistence.
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Lessons After the Last Thylacine
The loss of the Thylacine offers enduring lessons about extinction and delayed action. A reflective essay on what disappears long before the last animal does.
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Protecting Our Wild Places
Explore why protecting Tasmania’s wildlife habitat matters, what’s at stake, and how we can all help care for the places we call wild.
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Platypus Doing Platypus Things
The platypus is unlike any other animal and is often described as strange, secretive, and endlessly fascinating. In this post, we explore why platypus matters, both the book by Jack Ashby and the truth it reveals. Through our own rescues and real life encounters, we share what makes this species so special and why its…